Games Done Quick Raising Money for Hurricane Helene Relief

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Games Done Quick Raising Money for Hurricane Helene Relief

Key Takeaways

  • Games Done Quick will host Disaster Relief Done Quick from October 11-13 to raise donations for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
  • All proceeds are going to Direct Relief for humanitarian and disaster relief missions.
  • Submissions for the event are open until October 6.

As a long-time admirer of Games Done Quick and their tireless efforts to support various charities through gaming, I am once again in awe of their swift response to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In times of crisis, it’s heartening to see organizations like GDQ using their platform for good, raising funds that can make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Given the destructive impact of Hurricane Helene, Games Done Quick has decided to organize a two-day charity event named Disaster Relief Done Quick, starting from October 11. The funds raised during this emergency Games Done Quick event will be donated directly to Direct Relief. At the moment of writing, game submissions for the event are still being accepted.

On the evening of September 26, Category 4 Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida, packing winds of 140 mph. Three days later, on September 29, Helene weakened and dissipated. The aftermath of this powerful hurricane stretched across Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, as well as parts of Tennessee and Virginia during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Even beyond its initial landfall, Helene left a trail of destruction with widespread property damage, such as power and internet outages throughout the southeastern United States. Tragically, over 200 fatalities have been reported as a consequence of Helene’s destructive path.

Video game events like “Final Fantasy 14” have provided solace for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, and a gaming community is organizing an emergency fundraiser. Games Done Quick has announced on their social media platforms that they will host an event called Disaster Relief Done Quick, with all funds raised being donated to Direct Relief, a charity dedicated to providing aid in humanitarian and disaster relief efforts worldwide. According to Direct Relief, their response to Hurricane Helene involves delivering emergency medical supplies, personal hygiene kits, and transportation assistance to those affected. The Disaster Relief event will start on Friday, October 11 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time and end on Sunday, October 13 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Submissions for runs are being accepted until October 6 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

GDQ Announces Disaster Relief Done Quick For Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

  • Games Done Quick will host Disaster Relief Done Quick from October 11 to 13.
  • The event will raise donations for Direct Relief, a charity focused on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
  • Console games will be featured during Disaster Relief Done Quick.
  • Run submissions will be taken until October 6 at 11:59 PM Eastern.

Live on Twitch and later on YouTube, you’ll find the Disaster Relief marathon games (Direct Relief Done Quick). Only console game runs are eligible for this event, and any randomizers that necessitate live tracking during the stream will not be accepted. But don’t worry, submissions for next week won’t affect your chances of getting into Awesome Games Done Quick 2025, happening in January.

At previous Game Development Quickfire (GDQ) gatherings, we’ve witnessed unforgettable speedruns, while also aiding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. As for the lineup of games at the upcoming event, that information is yet to be revealed.

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2024-10-05 21:13